Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
A new study in Science Advances warns that the Western United States will experience a significant rise in fire-flood events by 2100. As climate change intensifies, regions like the Pacific Northwest, California, and Colorado could see up to eight-fold increases in extreme climate combinations, with 90% of fire events followed by multiple severe rainfall events.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan delivered an official diplomatic protest (demarche) to the US embassy, claiming a foreign conspiracy aims to remove him from power ahead of a critical no-confidence vote.
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Eurozone consumer prices surge to unprecedented 7.5% in March, marking the highest inflation rate since 1997. Energy and food costs drive significant price increases, putting pressure on consumers and central banks to respond to economic challenges.
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's greenhouse gas emissions rose by 8.2% from 2017 to 2018, primarily from transportation and electricity sectors. This increase puts the state's climate reduction targets at risk, with officials concerned about meeting the 10% emissions reduction mandate by 2020.
MAA Group Berhad keeps losing the value of its shares.
MAA Group Berhad experiences significant share value reduction, dropping from 0.94 MYR in April 2021 to 0.56 MYR. The company's investment in KNM Group Bhd, acquiring 7.01% shares for RM 52.89 million, is considered a key factor in its market performance downturn.
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
A cyberattack targeting Viasat's satellite network disrupted internet access for tens of thousands of users from Poland to France, impacting government, military, and wind turbine remote systems in the first major cyber incident of the Ukraine war.
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland moves to halt Russian oil imports by year's end, signaling EU's growing resolve to reduce energy dependence on Moscow. Germany calls for gas conservation as the conflict disrupts European energy supplies.
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
The United States called for tougher UN sanctions after North Korea test-fired its largest intercontinental ballistic missile. Kim Jong Un pledged to expand his nuclear capabilities and prepare for a prolonged confrontation with the US, aiming to force acceptance of North Korea's nuclear status.
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
Climate activists staged worldwide protests, calling for stronger action against global warming. The Fridays for Future movement, inspired by Greta Thunberg, organized demonstrations from Indonesia to the US, linking environmental concerns with calls for peace in Ukraine.
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
Russian forces appear to be retreating from Kyiv and redirecting military efforts towards the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. This strategic shift suggests a potential recalibration of war objectives, possibly in response to strong Ukrainian resistance or a regrouping of military resources.
